Technology Teacher
Contract Type: Full-time
Rate of Pay: From £170 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: April 2026
Location: Preston
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and skilled Technology Teacher to join our thriving secondary school. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, fostering creativity, problem‑solving, and practical skills in areas such as Design & Technology, Product Design, Engineering, Graphics, or Food Technology.
This role is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about hands‑on learning, enjoys bringing design concepts to life, and is committed to helping students grow into confident and capable designers and makers.
About the school:
- Rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.
- Offers an ambitious, inclusive curriculum designed to provide equality of opportunity for all learners.
- Provides a broad range of qualifications, including GCSEs, BTECs, Cambridge Nationals and ASDAN awards.
- Recognised for excellent facilities and an environment where students are encouraged to thrive academically, personally, and spiritually.
- Strong focus on pastoral development, offering encouragement, support, and friendship to all members of the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver high‑quality Technology lessons across KS3–KS4.
- Create a stimulating learning environment that encourages innovation and practical exploration.
- Prepare students for GCSE assessments through effective teaching, feedback, and targeted intervention.
- Maintain a safe and organised workshop environment, following all health and safety procedures.
- Collaborate with the department to develop curriculum resources and schemes of work.
- Track, assess, and support student progress, ensuring all learners achieve their potential.
- Contribute to extracurricular and enrichment opportunities within the Technology department.
What We’re Looking For:
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent.
- Strong subject knowledge in at least one Technology specialism (e.g., DT, Engineering, Graphics, Food).
- Ability to inspire and motivate learners of mixed abilities.
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
- A creative, proactive, and reflective teaching approach.
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and school values.
What We Offer at Teaching Personnel:
- Competitive weekly pay.
- Access to high‑quality, accredited CPD, tailored to support your ongoing professional development.
- A dedicated Recruitment Consultant on hand to provide consistent, personalised support.
- The opportunity to become part of a warm, collaborative, and supportive school.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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